
2026 Winter Solstice Run/Walk is a running race on December 21, 2026 in Mason, OH.
From the Organizer
It's the NINTH annual Winter Solstice Run/Walk.
This is an un-timed social run/walk. Distance is 6.55km which is 4.07 miles.
This is a public event and is FREE so invite all your friends. After the run/walk step into Sonder Brewing, Mason location, and enjoy a refreshing beverage or two, and maybe a snack in their awesome kitchen! I plan to have bibs, route turn markings, and who knows what else!
Check-In & Bib Pick-up : 5:45 to 6:45 pm
Announcements & stuff: 6:45 pm
Run/Walk Start : 6:55 pm
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
42°
Typical Low
25°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Milford, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
35,148
as of 2023
City Elevation
872 ft
Nearest Airport
LUK
Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field · 17 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Winter Solstice Run/Walk
Dec 21, 2026